"When I found the one I love, I held him and would not let him go" (Song of Solomon 3:4). My name is Kristy Dykes, and I write Christian love stories for Barbour Publishing...perhaps because I live with a hero husband. At this site, I cover marriage, romance, and Christian fiction. These book titles make me smile--and offer great truths: Sometimes I Wake Up Grumpy and Sometimes I Let Him Sleep, Love Extravagantly, Every Marriage Is A Fixer-Upper, Red-Hot Monogamy.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

KEEPING THE FAITH

Milton, here:

This journey has taken so many unexpected turns. Kristy has exemplified Christian virtues that stands the trial of faith. She has lived her life with eternal purpose and faith filled trust. Through the transitions of life, ministry, and now the trial of health, she has and is standing strong with a determined commitment to honor Christ.

It is hard to watch your dearest, closest friend struggle and not be able to do all the super women things she has always done. But she goes at the pace she can and trusts God with the rest.

In our devotions this evening, Kristy gave thanks to God for all His faithfulness to her. She thanked Him for all her family, dear friends, and new friends who have prayed and stood with her. She asked God to use this trial to bring glory to His name and to help others.

Kristy is standing in the strength of God and yielding to His will and way. This has been her manner of life for all her life. That's how you keep the faith.

Kristy, here: Thank You, Lord, for all you're doing. I trust and rely on you. How faithful You are to me.

6 Comments:

Dear Kristy and Milton,I love this line:"Kristy is standing in the strength of God and yielding to His will and way."What a blessing and encouragement you both are to all of us! Thank you for living out your faith like this. We love you and send prayers and hugs tonight.Carrie

"Without Him, I could do nothing.Without Him, I'd surely fail,Without Him, I would be drifting like a ship without a sail.

But WITH HIM, I can do ALL THINGS, and WITH HIM, I'll never fail,and THROUGH THE STORMIEST WATERS, IN PERFECT PEACE I'll SAIL!"

Oh JESUS, DO YOU KNOW Him today, you can't turn Him away - Oh, JESUS - my JESUS, WITHOUT HIM, HOW LOST I WOULD BE!"

Kristy and Milton, I know you just now sang that through with me. What peace and comfort that song brings...for WITHOUT HIM we truly could do nothing. Thank you for your loving and sharing! WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Kristy & Milton, I have been reading your site since you posted a requset for prayer on the A/G website. Your thoughts, words & sharing of your lives has been so encouraging and uplifting. I did not understand how helpful this was and would be until suddenly my step-father was diagnosed with a brain tumor 2 weeks ago.He accepted Jesus as his savior 2 days later.He was taken to surgery , in hopes of removing the tumor, unfortunately the surgeon found that it was metastatic. At that point he was given 6-12 weeks to live. But just yesterday, the Dr. said that the cancer is growing very fast and he has 3 days to 3 weeks to live.I am so thankful to have been reading your site. God is certainly using you and your ordeal to touch lives. I am still praying that God will heal you. Thank you for your faithfulness and steadfastness. Fran

About Me

“Pizzazz! Enthusiasm! High energy! Those are a few of the words that describe Kristy Dykes. From the moment she steps up to the platform, she captivates your attention. As both a writer and a speaker, Kristy is moving and motivating. She will touch your heart with love and laughter.”-- FLORENCE LITTAUER. A former newspaper columnist, Kristy Dykes is an award-winning author of 10 Christian fiction titles as well as over 600 articles in many publications including two New York Times subsidiaries. Her titles have been on the Christian bestsellers list and Top 20 List at christianbook.com, and have won many awards including Second Place in the 2007 Barclay Gold, Third Place in the 2007 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, and Third Place in the ACFW 2006 Book of the Year Contest (novella category). Kristy writes a column for the ezine of the inspirational chapter of Romance Writers of America, has taught at many conferences and two colleges, and speaks for women's and writers' events.
Living a kaleidoscopic life as a pastor’s wife, she jokes that she has 1.2 million acts of kindness in circulation instead of 1.2 million books. And she loves every minute of it!

A RECENT AWARD

Kristy won Second Place in the 2007 Barclay Gold for her novella "Angel Food" in the 4-in-1 collection Kiss the (Cook) Bride. She won Third Place for the same title in the 2007 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, awarded by FHL, the inspirational chapter of Romance Writers of America. Kristy also won Third Place in the 2006 Book of the Year Contest, awarded by American Christian Fiction Writers, for her novella "Reunited" in the 4-in-1 collection Wedded Bliss?.

KRISTY'S PUBLISHED WORKS

The Heart of the Matter

Kiss the Bride

Wedded Bliss?

Room At the Inn

Holiday At the Inn

The Tender Heart

Church in the Wildwood

Sweet Liberty

American Dream

KRISTY'S UPCOMING RELEASE

Florida Weddings (Spring '08)

KRISTY'S LATEST BOOKS

1) The Heart of the Matter, a novel, is now available at christianbook.com. "Can Luke overcome his vain prejudice? Can Jeris allow her tender heart to trust again? Will they let God show them the heart of the matter?" (1 Samuel 16:7) 2) Kiss the Bride, a 4-in-1 novella collection, is also available. Coauthors: Kristy Dykes, Aisha Ford, Vickie McDonough, Carrie Turansky. Plot: Four restaurant owners discover a dash of hope, a dollop of longing, and a plateful of faith are the recipe for romance.